Project Manager

About the Position

Climate Crisis Solutions | Project Manager

Work with us to restore the balance between humans and nature. Etifor is dedicated to improving the value of nature through science, innovation, and governance. Our mission is to help clients increase the economic, environmental, and social benefits of policies, projects, and investments. Together, we will challenge environmental and social issues with the aim of enhancing nature.

Being part of our team means sharing our values; the only thing that matters to us is how green your heart is and not your background, origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities (check out our ethical code).

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing pipeline of private clients and partners aiming to become Climate Positive and generate positive impacts on the environment by applying our MARC method (Measure, Avoid, Risk, Capture & Communicate).
• Engage with new clients and contribute to the development and growth of the WOWnature® community: our web platform that connects landowners, citizens, and private companies who want to support projects to grow new trees or protect existing forest areas.
• Coordinate tree growing and sustainable forest management projects supported by the WOWnature community in Italy and at a global level, including difficult socio-economic contexts.
• Engage actively in the shared-management, team, and strategy-building activities of the company.
• Coordinate with team members at Etifor, and report to the Unit Director.

Other responsibilities may be added to value specific skills of the candidate.

Requirements

Educational Background

• Master’s Degree (MSc) related to forestry, natural resource management, or environmental economics.
• Any MSc will be evaluated if backed up by relevant thematic experience for the position.

Experience

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience with a relevant role for this position.
• International experience, in particular in developing countries (including international volunteering or studying experiences), will be considered a plus.

Skills

• Fluency in English and Italian. Preferences for candidates with knowledge of other international languages, in particular French and/or Portuguese.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Sales, commercial, and marketing aptitude.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving attitude.
• Personal and professional interest in sustainability and climate issues.
• Good level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, cloud services, etc.).
• Knowledge of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification system will be considered a plus.
• Knowledge of the basics of carbon footprint and LCA approaches and methodologies will be considered a plus.

We Offer

• An exciting and challenging position within a dynamic and innovative international & smart consultancy working to connect humans and nature and dealing with the global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
• A value-driven team, with a 50:50 gender ratio and 35 average age.
• Mixed academic and business work environment. Etifor works together with the Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture, and Forestry of the University of Padova, and our projects are often focused on Research & Development.
• Flexible working hours and a smart working approach (we have a results-based approach).
• Smart/Remote work is encouraged, but the candidate should guarantee office presence at least 3 days a week, especially during the learning phase. Other arrangements can be agreed during the interview and negotiation phase.
• Extra benefits: Company welfare plan (for sport, wellness, culture, family) and daily meal bonuses.
• Premiums: end-of-year economic premium based on company performances.

About the Company

Etifor restores the balance between humans and nature. How? By improving the value of nature through science, innovation, and governance. Our work is to help clients increase economic, environmental, and social benefits of policies, projects, and investments. Together we will challenge environmental and social issues with the aim of enhancing nature.

Application Details

Contract Start Date

From June, 2021

Location

Piazza Alcide de Gasperi n. 41, 35131 Padova, Italy

Contract Type

• 3 years (apprendistato, under 30) or 1 year (over 30), with a view to becoming permanent.
• Starting gross salary range: depending on experience and contract type.
• Full-time contract / Part-time contract (CCNL commercio).

How to Apply

The candidate must send the following information in English through the online form on this page (please select the following Application Type: Climate Crisis) no later than May, 23rd. For further information, write to [email protected].

In the application form, we ask you to attach the following materials all saved in one single PDF document:

• Updated CV in English
• Your cover letter (max 1 page) indicating why you fit with this position at Etifor, with specific reference to the water sector/natural resources/agriculture sector.
• Preferably a list of projects/consultancies/publications you have been involved with, ordered by year, donor/client, title, your role.
• Any link or document you consider highly relevant for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a face-to-face interview.